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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.07 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.07 and 80.69 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.07 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.07 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.07 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 22,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195.40/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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